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How many layers does the adrenal cortex have?


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Layers of the adrenal cortex:

The three layers of the adrenal cortex are as follows:

  1. The outermost layer, the zona glomerulosa, produces mineralocorticoids.
  2. The middle layer, Zona fasciculata, produces glucocorticoids.
  3. The inner layer of the zona reticularis produces androgenic hormones.

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